CityBridge Residency

Applications open now for the class of 2026.

Fall more in love with Jesus. Get equipped for a lifetime of ministry.

What is the Residency Program?

Do you have a passion for the Church and calling others to fully devotion to Christ? Do you have experience leading in ministry, and a desire to pursue vocational ministry?
The CityBridge Residency is designed to develop participants spiritually and professionally through biblical worldview training, mentorship, and hands-on ministry experiences. Our hope is that you would be equipped to live out your faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment.
Through this 10-month program, you will be a part of a small group of Residents that will be integrated into our staff team. The goal is not to simply increase your knowledge about God, but to encourage your heart to fall more in love with Him and set you up for a lifetime of ministry.

Focused Investment

**Equipping**
As a Resident, you will walk through a curriculum that combines spiritual formation and worldview development. The program includes a combination of daily devotionals, 10-12 books, online learning, and in-person meetings to discuss what you are learning in a small group setting.
**Hands on experience**
Residents will be placed on a ministry team and gain hands on experience. You will serve alongside our staff and experience hands-on ownership of various aspects of ministry with mentorship, oversight, and feedback from staff directors.
**Community & Discipleship**
Our desire is that Residents would be members of CityBridge, or willing to pursue membership while participating in the program. We believe that living life in authentic relationships leads to spiritual transformation and that loving one another, as Jesus loves us, is refining and sanctifying. We will help you join a Community Group with peers your age so you can experience life alongside a community of other believers.

FAQ’S

What does a typical week look like? Residents can expect to work 20 hours/week with your ministry team. Your weekly schedule will be dependent upon your area of ministry. Residents can reasonably expect to have Sunday responsibilities and at least one day during the week with your ministry team. On Tuesdays, you will participate in weekly our Staff Prayer meeting and have Family Time for Residents. You can use the remainder of your week to pick up a part-time job, work on coursework (up to 10 hours a week in addition to the above), etc.

If I’m selected, am I on staff? You are on staff for the duration of the Residency and will be held to the same expectations as all other CityBridge staff members.

When can I apply? Application for the 2025-2026 class will be open until May 31st. If you’re interested in applying, please complete this application and someone on our team will follow up with soon!

How long does the Residency last? The CityBridge Residency will go from August 1st through May 31st

Is there homework? We anticipate that you will be responsible for roughly 7-10 hours of homework (book reading, scripture study and memorization, etc.) each week.

Is this a paid opportunity? We will provide a monthly stipend to Residents. Housing assistance may be available on a case-by-case basis.